Dean’s Award
Award Description
The Greek Life Dean’s Award is presented annually to the chapter most effectively demonstrating its
commitment to promoting leadership, scholarship, philanthropy and service.
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Award Guidelines
Deadline for application is January 30 each year
Applications should be delivered to the Office of Greek Affairs, Lower Level, Seegers Union
Application materials must be on 8.5” x 11” paper
Narrative responses must be typed
Supporting documentation must be legible and clearly identified with regard to which criterion it supports.
Please submit all application materials at the same time.
Award submission should cover the previous calendar year January through December.
Applicant Information
Name of Chapter: ____________________________________
Number of members: ______
Name of Person Completing Application: ________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________
Phone #: _______________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________
Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
L1. Percentage of chapter members attending a leadership program or retreat in the past year:
Less than 20% = 0 points
20% - 49% = 2 points 50% - 79% = 5 points
80% - 89% = 7 points more than 90% = 10 points
You must provide written documentation verifying participation.
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L2. One or more representatives of the chapter attended an Inter/National Convention or Leadership Conference
None = 0 points
1 = 1 point
3 = 3 points
5 = 5 points
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You must provide written documentation verifying participation.
L3. The chapter has sent one or more members to participate in LeaderShape, the Undergraduate Interfraternity
Institute (UIFI) and/or FuturesQuest.
None = 0 points
1 = 1 point
3 = 3 points
5 = 5 points
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You must provide written documentation verifying participation.
L4. Chapter officers maintain and pass down “officer binders” for each office.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
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You must provide a sample copy of one of the officer binders.
L5. Officer elections are held at least one month prior to officer transition to allow for training and mentoring.
Same day = 0 points
1 week = 1 point
2 – 3 weeks = 3 points
A month or more = 5 points
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You must provide a timeline of your officer transition program.
L6. Members are held accountable to the core values of the fraternity.
Never = 0 points
Sometimes = 1 point
Usually = 3 points
You must explain in a brief paragraph how this is accomplished.
Always = 5 points
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L7. In the past year, the chapter has received an award or recognition from the national headquarters for its
leadership development efforts.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
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You must provide a copy of the award or award letter, or an article from your
national newsletter about the award.
Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω
PROMOTION OF SCHOLARSHIP
S1. An education session of academic focus is offered to the entire chapter at least once a semester.
No session/Less than 20% = 0 points
20% - 49% = 2 points 50% - 79% = 5 points
80% - 89% = 7 points more than 90% = 10 points
You must provide descriptive information on the sessions offered.
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S2. The Scholarship Chair or equivalent provides individualized academic programming and support for those
members not in academic “good standing” and to all new members/aspirants.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
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You must provide that portion of your academic/scholarship plan that addresses this criterion.
S3. The chapter new member/intake program includes a session for new members/aspirants on time
management and study skills.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
You must provide a copy of your new member/intake program related to this criterion.
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S4. The chapter has funds budgeted annually for scholastic incentives and rewards
No budget = 0 points
Budget < $7/member = 5 points
Budget > $7/member = 10 points
You must provide verification of the amount currently budgeted for this criterion.
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S5. The chapter relates the importance of academic performance to potential new members during recruitment.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
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You must provide a brief description of how this is communicated during recruitment.
S6. The majority of chapter members have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
You must provide a list of members and cumulative GPAs as of January.
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PHILANTHROPY & SERVICE
P1. The chapter meets minimum standards for philanthropic contribution according to the Inter/National
Organization.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
You must provide verification from your Inter/National Headquarters
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P2. The chapter annually adopts a local service agency or beneficiary that it intentionally focuses their service
and philanthropy efforts towards.
No = 0 points Yes = 10 points
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You must identify the agency or beneficiary and your contributions to that cause.
P3. The chapter exceeds the average amount of money raised by Muhlenberg fraternities and sororities
members in the most recent year. *2013 fraternity & sorority community average = _______
2013 chapter philanthropic giving = $_________
Does not contribute to a philanthropic cause = 0 points
Contributes less than the average = 5 points
Contributes more than the average = 10 points
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P4. The chapter exceeds the average number of hours of service by Muhlenberg fraternities and sororities
members in the most recent year. *2013 fraternity & sorority community average = _______
2013 chapter service hours = _______
Does not contribute to a philanthropic cause = 0 points
Contributes less than the average = 5 points
Contributes more than the average = 10 points
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TOTAL POINTS (out of a possible 150 points)
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Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω